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Brilliant careers

Brilliant careers

the Virago book of twentieth-century fiction
Literary FictionShort Stories
Pages
510
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together short stories from various acclaimed women authors, exploring diverse aspects of life and human experience. The narratives delve into the complexities of relationships, identity, and societal roles, offering a rich and varied reading experience. Each story presents a unique perspective, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of the human condition.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveComplex

Genres

Literary Fiction Short Stories

Authors

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Ali Smith

Ali Smith was born in Inverness in 1962 and lives in Cambridge. Her first book, Free Love, won the Saltire First Book Award. She is also the author of Like (1997); Other Stories and Other Stories (1999); Hotel World (2001), which was shortlisted for both the Orange Prize and the Man Booker Prize in 2001 and won the Encore Award, the East England Arts Award of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year Award in 2002; The Whole Story and Other Stories (2003); The Accidental (2005), wh...

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Kasia Boddy

Kasia Boddy is the author of "Brilliant careers" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off." She writes about cultural history and social themes with a clear voice.